Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research

This study tests whether a fast, 5-day group therapy program can improve PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares in veterans and active-duty military. 160 participants will receive either a specialized cognitive-behavioral therapy or sleep education, both combined with a proven PTSD writi…

This study compares two online programs—yoga and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—to see which better reduces chronic muscle and bone pain in veterans. About 274 veterans with pain lasting over 6 months will participate from home. The goal is to find which approach helps d…

This study looks at whether giving veterans with lung cancer extra support can help them feel better day-to-day. Researchers will track quality of life, emergency room visits, and hospital stays over one year. The goal is to find simple ways to improve care for those who served.

This study is testing whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can predict how well liver cancer responds to a targeted radiation treatment called Y90 radioembolization. Researchers will take blood samples from 12 adults with liver cancer before and after treatment to look for cancer…

This study is testing a new type of CT scan that takes pictures during cancer treatments like embolization or ablation for liver and kidney tumors. The goal is to see if the scan provides better images and helps doctors guide the procedure more accurately. About 30 adults with tu…